Shakira & Burna Boy's 'Dai Dai' Video: Ghetto Kids Steal the Spotlight!
Shakira and Burna Boy have officially released the highly anticipated music video for "Dai Dai," the 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem. Directed by Hannah Lux Davis, the visuals showcase global football stars alongside a powerful performance by Uganda's Triplets Ghetto Kids, emphasizing a theme of global unity.
The highly anticipated official music video for "Dai Dai," the 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem, has officially been released, featuring a historic cross-cultural collaboration between Colombian pop icon Shakira and Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy. This mega-collaboration has quickly garnered massive attention online, marking a significant moment for both artists and global football fans. The single cover itself set the stage, showcasing Shakira holding a football and Burna Boy in an open black suit jacket with diamond chains, symbolizing the blend of sport and music, as depicted in the official promotional artwork.
Directed by Hannah Lux Davis, the visuals for "Dai Dai" are a breathtaking spectacle, splitting its narrative between the vibrant, sun-drenched streets of Miami and a striking sequence featuring Shakira perched atop Mexico City’s iconic Angel of Independence. This visual grandeur underscores the global reach of the track, which serves as both a certified summer bop and the official anthem for the prestigious tournament, further supporting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.
The music video is packed with "insane star power," featuring major cameos from football royalty. Viewers are advised to keep an eye out for appearances by Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, and Rodri, whose inclusion adds serious sports authority and global appeal to the already high-profile track. Shakira’s return to the global football tournament stage, celebrating her historic involvement, is also highlighted through images of her smiling on a football pitch and on set for the official music video.
Despite the multi-million dollar roster of football stars, the "absolute heart and soul" of the "Dai Dai" video unequivocally belongs to Uganda's phenomenal Triplets Ghetto Kids. Featured prominently from the opening frames, the dance troupe delivers their unmistakable energetic pace alongside Shakira in a dramatic desert landscape, set against the backdrop of a massive Baobab tree. Their powerful inclusion injects a raw African dance spirit into the screen, completely stealing the show and profoundly grounding the video’s overarching theme of global unity. Burna Boy, for his part, delivers his verses with effortless charisma, solidifying his status as a premier global performer.